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3/3
Pop · 2017

3/3

Shimmering dream-pop defined by stacked, androgynous harmonies and clean, chorus-soaked guitars. A serene yet bittersweet meditation on shifting identities.

June 13, 2017 · Dirty Hit

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3/3 is a masterclass in the specific brand of atmospheric indie pop that Amber Bain perfected during her early career. It sounds like the exact moment the sun disappears behind the ocean, leaving a trail of purple and gold across the sky. The production is incredibly dense yet feels weightless, anchored by clean, rhythmic electric guitars that shimmer with chorus and delay. It is a sound that pulls you under like a warm tide, offering a sense of comfort even as the lyrics navigate the complexities of loss and self-perception.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the vocal harmonies multiply into a dense, shimmering wall of sound during the bridge.
The subtle transition where the clean, rhythmic guitar line syncs perfectly with the muted electronic kick drum.
The way the track ends on a lingering, atmospheric synth pad that feels like a fading memory.

How does 3/3 sound next to the rest of The Japanese House's catalogue?

Golden Hour+1.1σ

Golden Hour saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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